Israel and Lebanon exchange artillery and airstrikes
Tengrinews.kz - Israel has launched multiple strikes on border areas in Lebanon, while Hezbollah forces have targeted Israeli military positions,
Iranian diplomat loses eye in pager explosion - media
Tengrinews.kz - The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon sustained serious injuries from a pager explosion, according to The New York Times.
Israel declares state of emergency
Tengrinews.kz - Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has announced a state of emergency in the country, according to the Israeli portal Ynet
French priest reveals IS child jihadist training
Jihadists are creating an entire new generation of terrorists, according to a book written by a French Catholic priest.
Egypt names new prime-minister
Egypt's newly appointed foreign minister Nabil al-Arabi is a respected veteran diplomat who joined the Camp David negotiations that yielded a peace deal with Israel.